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Mountainside Aussies
Available puppies
Hattie
Ready Dec. 14
4 weeks old · Female
Annie
Ready Dec. 14
4 weeks old · Female
Rosie
Ready Dec. 14
4 weeks old · Female
Sadie
Ready Dec. 14
4 weeks old · Female
Belle
Ready Dec. 14
4 weeks old · Female
Buck
Ready Dec. 14
4 weeks old · Male
Colt
Ready Dec. 14
4 weeks old · Male
Ranger
Ready Dec. 14
4 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Cydney R., the breeder behind Mountainside Aussies located in Witter, AR. We are a small, family-focused breeder raising Standard Australian Shepherds with an emphasis on health, temperament, and loving personalities. All of our puppies are handled daily by our children, helping them grow into confident, social, and gentle companions who are excellent with kids and family.
Q. & A. with Cydney
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve always had a deep love for Australian Shepherds and their intelligence, loyalty, and affectionate nature. Early on, I found it challenging to locate Aussies that were well-socialized with children and ready for family life. That inspired me to start breeding our own, with the goal of raising puppies that are not only healthy and well-adjusted but also gentle, confident, and family-friendly.What makes your program special?
Our program is special because our puppies are raised with love and daily handling by our children, helping them grow into confident, gentle, and family-ready companions. We focus on early socialization, enrichment, and preparing each puppy to thrive in a loving home or as a capable working dog.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Cydney
Cydney has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and $600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes first round of vaccines, deworming, puppy socialization, NAPR registration, and a health check/records by our vet. Each puppy also comes with a puppy pack; toy, food, etc. All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of color or size. A deposit secures your puppy and ensures they are reserved for your family.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cydney may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Cydney offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Cydney directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cydney.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Witter, AR
Meet at XNA airport
Meet in Oklahoma City, OK
Meet in St. Louis, MO
Meet in Tulsa, OK
Meet in Tennessee City, TN
More about Cydney
Cydney has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Cydney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Cydney’s links
Cydney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mountainside Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Cydney R.
Program update on 17 Nov. •Puppies are 4 weeks old! They’ve hit a spurt of super fun, active play! Personalities are really shining through!
Parent dogs
Maverick, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Maverick
Maverick is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cydney decided to make him part of their program. Cydney has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Fly, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Fly
Fly is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cydney decided to make her part of their program. Cydney has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mountainside Aussies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
